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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.17, 20.91 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.17, 20.91 and 14.07 is: 19.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.17 : 20.91 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.17/20.91 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.17x = 20.91 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.17x = 294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.20/15.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.40

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